Harris questions Trump's fitness to be president

“When you're exhausted on the campaign trail, the question is whether you're fit for the toughest job in the world,” Kamala Harris says of her rival, Donald Trump. He then called the Democrat a “loser.”

During the US election campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris doubted the suitability of her rival, Donald Trump, for the presidency. After reports that the Republican candidate was suffering from fatigue, the Democratic candidate said on Friday: “When you are exhausted on the campaign trail, it raises the question of whether you are fit for the toughest job in the world.” Trump responded angrily to these comments, calling Harris a “loser.”

The two presidential contenders appeared on Friday in Michigan, which is among a group of states that will be decisive in the November 5 elections. On the same day, the Politico news portal reported that a Trump adviser told producers at a website in exchange for a potential interview that the former president was “exhausted” and was declining some appearances.

Trump has appeared on pro-Trump TV channels. However, the 78-year-old canceled interviews with media outlets such as NBC, CNBC and CBS. He also rejected a second televised debate against Harris. According to many experts, he clearly lost the televised duel with the Democrat in September. Regarding Harris' comments about his physical condition, Trump told reporters that he did not cancel anything. He described his opponent as a “loser” who “does not have the energy of a rabbit.”

In Auburn Hills, a suburb of the motor city of Detroit, Trump again announced that if he wins the election, he will dramatically increase tariffs on foreign goods. There are a lot of beautiful words, like the word “love,” as the right-wing populist said. But in his opinion there is a more beautiful word: “customs.” However, Harris warned in an appearance in Oakland County: “Donald Trump is making the same empty promises to the people of Michigan as before — and hoping you'll forget about it. How he left you hanging last time.”

Close race

Opinion polls predict a very close race between the vice president and the former president. The president is elected indirectly by a body of electors sent by individual states. Given this peculiarity of the electoral system in the United States, the decision is likely to be made only in a small number of states, or so-called swing states, where the election results are particularly close.

Harris and Trump wanted to continue their election tours through the swing states over the weekend. The vice president also relied on the charm of pop stars. At a concert planned for Saturday in Detroit, she was supposed to receive support from singer Lizzo. Later Saturday, the Democrat was planning a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, which will also include singer Usher.

For his part, Trump wanted to organize election rallies again in Michigan and then in Pennsylvania over the weekend. (APA/AFP)